Metro South chamber names best businesses

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May 31, 2011 at 12:37 PMMay 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Elie's Baking Corp of Brockton and McGuiggan's Pub in Whitman were recognized as "Small Business of the Year" and "Entrepreneur of the Year" respectively, by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce in May.

BROCKTON, Mass. — Elie's Baking Corp of Brockton and McGuiggan's Pub in Whitman were recognized as "Small Business of the Year" and "Entrepreneur of the Year" respectively, by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce in May. The Metro South chamber recognizes local businesses annually at its Small Business Luncheon held this year in Brockton.

A minority-owned business employing 40-45 people, Elie Baking Corp is a full-service commercial baking company offering pita products, gyro, bagels and tortillas. The company began over 20 years ago in the Boston area and have since relocated to Brockton in a 48,000-square-foot building with an investment of $1.7 million. They started with one customer and have since grown to serve hundreds of clients in eight states. Company owners have plans to expand nationally, renovate their facility, increase to a 24-hour operation, and produce new products.

McGuiggan's Pub, in Whitman, opened in December of 2009 with 10 employees and today employs 35. The upscale Irish sports pub is situated in a remodeled 3,000-square-foot, 19th-century building. The company has been very supportive of the community since it opened, hosting a road race and several area fundraisers. They have invested at least $1 million in the community, including the purchase of a church across the street for additional parking.

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